Peace offering
A female demonstrator offers a flower to a First Army military policeman during a rally to protest the Vietnam War in 1967.
Recommendation for decoration
This form, submitted by Colonel William K. Bailey, commander of the 311 Air Commando Squadron, verifies that all records and sources have been considered and formally...
Relieving MacArthur of his command
In June 1950, after North Korea invaded South Korea, General Douglas MacArthur was designated commander of the United Nations forces defending South Korea. He...
Serving for three days
This abstract of the muster rolls from M Company, 3rd Virginia Volunteer Regiment, confirms that Private Nathaniel M. McGehee served for three days during this...
Shortest tenure on record
Colonel P.G.T. Beauregard assumed command of West Point and superintendency of the United States Military Academy on January 23, 1861. He resigned on January 28,...
Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders
This field and staff muster roll promoted Theodore Roosevelt to colonel of the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry, also known as the Rough Riders, on July 11, 1898.
Telegram from citizens of Staten Island
The Arlington Committee to Defend America supported compulsory military training as a way of countering the aggression of other nations.